Book: The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho, http://paulocoelhoblog.com/
Publisher: HarperOne
Year: 1993
Book Blurb: Paulo Coelho's enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way, he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. No one knows what the treasure is, or if Santiago will be able to surmount the obstacles along the way. But what starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of treasure found within. Lush, evocative, and deeply humane, the story of Santiago is an eternal testament to the transforming power of our dreams and the importance of listening to our hearts.
Review: This book is a very good book to read. The journey of Santiago feels life like and gripped me so much I could not put the book down. I felt all the ups and downs that Santiago had as if they were my own ups and downs. There were many lessons to be learned in the book. One such lesson would be that you should listen to your heart if you want to be happy and find your passion in life. The Alchemist is for all ages, young or old. I would recommend this book to anyone no matter what their reading interests are.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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